All that said, the story we’re going with in Madueke’s case is the he wanted to leave the club. Enzo Maresca planted this seed the other week, and harvested its juicy narrative fruit in Friday’s press conference.

Chelsea has set a clear figure to let Noni Madueke go: the London team will not negotiate for less than 58 million euros. This is indicated by the English press, which points out that Stamford Bridge's club considers that to be the minimum value of the winger, who has a contract until 2030.

Borussia Dortmund are looking to extend the loan of Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, 21, with the English youngster's £40m release clause making a permanent deal unlikely. (Talksport)